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In this edition of The Productivityist Podcast I speak with Simon Tyler, author of The Impact Code and The Simple Way. We talk about raising your impact level in business, simple ways to be more productive, and much more. Relevant Links Simon Tyler | Website The Impact Code by Simon Tyler The Simple Way by Simon Tyler Simple Notes | Simon Tyler Effortless Gent Simon Tyler (@simplysimont) | Twitter Thanks again for listening...and happy holidays! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you'r

In this installment of the podcast, I’m joined by my friend and principal owner of Simplifilm Chris Johnson. We dive into a lot of things but really focus on how to work on sales technique and how being relentless in the sales arena – and in life – can go a long way. Relevant Links Simplifilm World Domination Summit 5 Steps to Land Your Dream Clients: The 10–10–10 Strategy | Fizzle Specialist or Jack-of-All-Trades? The Answer’s Obvious to Me | Gary Vaynerchuk Close.io No more yes. It’s either HELL YEAH! or no. | Derek Sivers Experimenting with A.J. Jacobs | Workflowing #64 Chris Johnson’s Website & Blog Chris Johnson (@genuinechris) | Twitter Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/o

On this episode of the podcast, I speak with the founder of Side Hustle Nation, Nick Loper. We talk about some of the unconventional productivity tactics he uses and dive into some of the equally unconventional side hustle experiments he’s undertaken. Relevant Links Nick Loper (@nloper) | Twitter The 3 Laws of Side Hustle Physics | Side Hustle Nation How I Got on the Homepage of Fiverr and Earned $920 in 10 Days | Side Hustle Nation My Time Tracking Results: My Decidedly Un–4-Hour Workweek and Passive vs. Active Income Time | Side Hustle Nation The Definitive Guide to Rat Race Math | Side Hustle Nation The 5 Step System to Quit Your Job In the Next 12 Months | Side Hustle Nation Confidence Power Plus Motorized Electric Treadmill | Amazon FitDesk v2.0 Desk Exercise Bike with Massage Bar | Amazon Herman Miller Envelop Desk | Amazon Cold Shower Therapy™ | Joel Runyon Ice Face: Hack To Get the Benefits of Cold Thermogenesis | The Bulletproof Executive Tony Robbins on Morning Routines, Peak Performanc

I had an absolute blast spending time with the Lead Neuroscientist of truBrain, Dr. Andrew Hill, on this episode of the podcast. We talk about a ton of “brain stuff”, including the importance of getting things out of your head, how decision fatigue works, and more. Relevant Links truBrain | (re)Designing Focus The Pomodoro Technique® The Productivityist Podcast 66: A Doer Who Likes To Be with Michael Townsend Williams | Productivityist Morning Pages | Julia Cameron Comedian | Official Site Pavlok | Break Bad Habits in Five Days Andrew Hill, PhD (@AndrewHillPhD) | Twitter Peak Brain Institute Note: Apologies for the sound on this episode. For some reason Skype defaulted back to the laptop microphone port which I had my iPhone headphones plugged into. I’m not sure why this happened – and I didn’t catch it during the recording. There was also noise and the guest's side my producer John Poelstra did the best he could with, but is still present. That said, I think the quality of the conversation still h

On this episode, I chat with military veteran and fellow productivity professional Julie Sheranosher. We talk about the story behind her developing a passion for productivity, the lessons she learned in the military that she uses today in her new profession, and the various other time and task management tactics that she explores…and employs. Relevant Links I’m Julie | Julie Sheranosher Tony Robbins explains how he stays energetic | Business Insider 3 Things You Should Put On Your Calendar | Productivityist TPP #9: Modes, Themes, MAPS & Late Nights with Mike Vardy | Paul Minors Time Savings Toold | I’m Julie Energy, Time, Priority, Work/Life: 4 New Ways To Organize Your To-Do List | 99u Julie Sheranosher (@ImJulieTweets) | Twitter Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors fou

This episode of the podcast features a conversation with Michael Townsend Williams, who is known as “A doer who likes to be.” He’s the founder of Breathe Sync™ and the author of the book Do Breathe…and he’s a big believer in mindful productivity. We talk about that very subject, yoga, and a lot more. Enjoy! Relevant Links Stillworks Getting Things Done with David Allen | The Productivityist Podcast The DO Lectures | Michael Townsend Williams Do Breathe by Michael Townsend Williams Breathe Sync™ How I Organize Evernote: A Peek Inside My Personal System | Michael Hyatt Things by Cultured Code Clear by Realmac Software Michael T Williams (@mtownsendw) | Twitter Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a

In this podcast episode, I've decided to make the first of our bonus episodes available to everyone - even those not currently patrons. This episode marks the return of Laura McClellan to discuss the idea of theming further - along with much more! If you'd like to support The Productivityist Podcast and receive additional bonus episodes every week (4 to be exact) along with other great perks, then I'd love to have you join us. Just http://patreon.com/productivityist (go to my Patreon page) and pledge any dollar amount per month. Then you'll join a growing number of supporters starting today! Enjoy this special bonus episode - and thanks for listening!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices I'm trying something new with A Productive Conversation...Starting in May 2025, you’ll be able to support the podcast directly—and help keep it focused, ad-free, and sustainable. Just visit https://aproductiveconversation.transistor.fm/support-apc and help shape what’s next.

In this episode, I speak with the woman behind Blonde on a Budget, Cait Flanders. We talk about managing money wisely, why she imposed a one year shopping ban on herself, how minimalism plays an important role in her life, and much more. Relevant Links Blonde on a Budget The Mindful Budgeting Program Why I Budget Monthly, Semi-Monthly and Weekly | Blonde on a Budget The Year I Embraced Minimalism and Completed a Yearlong Shopping Ban | Blonde on a Budget What We Appreciate Appreciates Why I Focus on Simplicity (and How You Can Simplify Your Life in 2016) | Blonde on a Budget Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy

On this episode, I chat with fellow productivity specialist Amber De La Garza. We talk about the reason you want to be productive, how multiple screens can help (or hinder) your productivity, messy desks, and why the apps out there aren’t enough to make you more productive. Relevant Links Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist #ProductivityPowerHourParty Tips From The Best On Personal Productivity! | Blab Why You DON’T Want to Improve Your Productivity | Amber De La Garza Productivity: There’s No App For That! | Amber De La Garza Can You Boost Your Productivity With Multiple Screens? | Amber De La Garza Thanks for listening...and your support! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/

This week’s episode features a discussion with fellow Canadian and project management professional Cesar Abeid. Cesar is the author of the new book Project Management and You, and we talk about why he wrote the book, the struggles he discovered that people have with project management during his research for the book, and how to apply project management beyond the workplace and into your home life. Relevant Links Project Management for You Amazon Launch Promotion | Cesar Abeid Is a Projects List Necessary? | David Allen Cesar Abeid on what projects really are, and how to manage them | Beyond the To Do List Project Management for the Masses My Jets Game Is Your Netflix | Gary Vaynerchuk Cesar Abeid (@cesarabeid) | Twitter Cesar Abeid, PMP (@PM4TM) | Twitter Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of o

Joining me this week on the podcast is the author of 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management. We talk about why Kevin wrote this book, how to wrap up your work day responsibly, the idea of awareness and how it relates to productivity, the importance of routines, and more. Relevant Links Get Kevin's "15 Time Secrets" book for FREE (only pay for shipping) Peter Tunney | Artist, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove | Amazon The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan | Amazon The Website of Kevin Kruse The Awareness Building Class by Mike Vardy & Shawn Blanc Thanks for listening...and your support! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and

This week on the show I welcome my friend Shawn Blanc, creator of The Focus Course. We have a deep discussion about intentionality, being attentive, the creative process, productivity, and – fittingly – focus. Relevant Links The Awareness Building Class The Focus Course Tools and Toys Delight is in the Details 2 Experts Share Exactly How to Use a Productivity Journal (& Increase Productivity by 23%) | The Fizzle Show 99 Shawn Blanc (@shawnblanc) | Twitter Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in

This week on the show I'm joined by Ari Meisel of Leverage. We talk about what task management app Ari uses (the answer will surprise you), the art of optimization, automation, and outsourcing, and more tips and tricks you can use to help you make more great things happen by doing less. Relevant Links Leverage | Ari Meisel Evernote FollowUp.cc Slack IFTTT Zapier Blue Blocking Sunglasses | Amazon A Complimentary Less Doing Coaching Call Cylon Compendium Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the

In this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with Dr. Loretta Breuning from the Inner Mammal Institute. We talk about how you can retrain your brain, including some tactics and tips so that you can start building a happier and healthier brain. We dive into how to build new neural circuits, discuss the four chemicals that affect our behaviour, and how to tap into the animal inside of you so that you can embrace your “inner mammal” and craft more positive experiences. Relevant Links: Blinkist Habits Of A Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels by Loretta Graziano Breuning PhD | Amazon The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor | Amazon The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin | Amazon The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in

This episode features a discussion with Jared Brown of Hubstaff. Jared and I talk about what you need to do in order to make bringing people on to work with you a more beneficial experience for everyone involved. As someone who is growing a team (slowly, but surely) I wanted to get some solid advice from an expert, and Jared certainly fits the bill. Besides offering his own insights, he also discusses some ideas that come from other sources that you can use to build a better team. Relevant Links The Productivityist Podcast 53 | Making Teamwork Work with Sebastian Klein of Blinkist Jing by TechSmith Asian Efficiency Zoom.us ChrisDucker.com Best Advice I Ever Got: Run Like It’s a Sprint But Pace Yourself for a Marathon | Inc.com The Right Way to Fire Someone | Entrepreneur Eventual Millionaire | Jaime Masters The Hubstaff Blog Remote.co Journey to $500k a Month | Groove Blog How to organize the daily chaos of running a startup | Baremetrics Due | iOS Hubstaff Jared Brown (@jaredbrown) | Twitter

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Tony Stubblebine of Coach.me. We talk about the power of coaching, what it takes to be a coach, and several areas that people could really use coaching in so that they can take their work (and their lives) to the next level.   Relevant Links Coach.me | Instant Coaching for Any Goal Workflowing #129: Get A Lift with Tony Stubblebine Balance Schmalance | Productivityist The Priority |Productivityist Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High | Amazon Coach.me for Business Tony Stubblebine (@tonystubblebine) | Twitter Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy

Smartsheet has been a player in the task management and project management space for a long time, and on this episode of the podcast Mike speaks with Brent Frei, the founder and VP of Marketing at Smartsheet. They talk about the present (and future) state of productivity, the subject of email, and why a smarter spreadsheet may very well be the best tool you can use to help you get things done. Related Links Brent Frei | Smartsheet Corwin Hiebert | Managing Creative People + Creative Projects Smartsheet Wins First Place for “Best Microsoft Office 365 App” Smartsheet.com Brent Frei (@B_Frei) | Twitter Brent Frei | LinkedIn Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listene

This episode features a lengthy discussion with the host of The Productive Woman – and a productive woman in her own right – Laura McClellan. We chat about the possible differences that women and men approach productivity as well, productivity tactics to explore, and how she manages to deal with everything in her life. (And there's a lot for her to manage!)   Related Links The Productive Woman | A Podcast About Productivity for Busy Women Laura Vanderkam (@lvanderkam) | Twitter Gina Trapani | The Official Web Site Business & Babies: A Chat with Izabela Russell | TPW051 - The Productive Woman Choices for Productive Women, with Allison Sheridan | TPW029 - The Productive Woman Nozbe How To Use Multiple Task Managers | Productivityist Book Review: Essentialism | Productivityist I Must Say: My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend by Martin Short | Amazon Making Space to Think | TPW055 - The Productive Woman My Custom Home Office Tour and Setup | Pat Flynn on SPI TV Ep. 2 2 Experts Share Exactly How to Us

In this week's episode of the podcast, I chat with Todd Henry, author of the new book Louder Than Words: Harness The Power of Your Authentic Voice. We discuss the importance of delivering your work and how your voice plays a huge role in that and also talk about our favourite football team, the Cincinnati Bengals. Links Discussed Louder than Words: Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice by Todd Henry | Amazon Inside The Jungle Podcast | Patreon Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day by Todd Henry | Amazon Workflowing #86: Will You Die Empty with Todd Henry The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment's Notice by Todd Henry | Amazon DJ ZTrip's Twitter Exchange About Die Empty Study Hacks - Decoding Patterns of Success | Cal Newport How to Deliver a "Do Over" with Jon Acuff | The Productivityist Podcast In 1967, Jimi Hendrix Opened for The Monkees | Mental Floss Todd Henry.com Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice

Being productive on your own can be a challenge with everything we face today but being productive as a team can be even more daunting – especially when they are spread out across the globe. On this episode of the podcast, I chat with Sebastian Klein of Blinkist about how his team has adopted (and adapted) Holacracy as a productivity approach to make teamwork, well, work. Links Sebastian Klein (@kl1eb) | Twitter Holacracy – A complete system for self-organization Free e-Book on Holacracy: Blinkracy A Look At Meetings | The Productivityist Podcast Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the s